The GV concept was showcased sitting on 275/40R23 tires, with rims that featured ventilated spokes. I do doubt that we will see something similar on the production model, as I think this was done purely for aesthetics to match the crosshatch patterns on the transparent B and C pillars. Though this does beg the question of whether or not there would be any benefits to having ventilated rims however.
I have little faith in seeing these come to market on a production Genesis SUV. After seeing the new G80, I can't get over how nice its BBS style wheel looks. On an SUV with meatier tire will give this the right sporty edge
These would probably be too expensive to use on the production model, and I can only imagine how difficult they would be to keep clean. Also wonder how durable they could be as the spokes are essentially hollow.
Once you're able to coat the wheels so brake dust won't collect for long or at least becomes easier to wash off with some wheel acid, there's little concern for how you'll clean it.
FYI: The Palisade and GV80 have been impacted by recent events and will see slowed production:
https://www.autoblog.com/2020/06/21/hyundai-palisade-genesis-gv80-production-stopped/#slide-2207007
It looks like GV80 production and deliveries will be increasing. According to Business Korea, Hyundai has been approved by South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor to implement a special overtime on some production lines. The move is a result of labor and management agreeing to to roll out...
So unless I'm wrong, it appears only the top of the line model gets the nice pleated theme, of course with the Nappa leather and the woodgrain accents.
I feel that the 2.5t Prestige should also get this style, but again it seems that it does not. I may need to move all the way up from that...
After reading the article yesterday about Hyundai halting production of the gv80 because of shortage of parts I called my salesman (New Jersey) to see if he heard about it. He did not but he did tell me that they're expecting the GV80s to come in the end of July or into August. He did not say...
